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![Reserves Of Strength - Setting up our Hives for a Strong Spring](http://www.killerbeeshoney.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_1466_{width}x.jpg?v=1714915833)
Appalachia this spring has been quiet and thankfully, uneventful. Blooming dandelions, daffodils, red maple, sweet gum and sumac have provided an uninterrupted supply of nectar and pollen for our new queens. It seems like the bee hives are gearing up for busy spring and summer with plentiful honey.
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![A Look Back on 2023 - A Difficult Year for Our Hive Girls](http://www.killerbeeshoney.com/cdn/shop/articles/kbh_snow_apiary_{width}x.jpg?v=1705792046)
Last spring, storms and freezing weather that killed the early blooms and pollens the bee rely on the get the hives going, set up up for a difficult season with limited supplies of honey. We're making plans to set up for a solid year in 2024 and thank everyone for your continued support.
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![Getting our Bee Hives Ready to go in the Spring - Tales from the Apiary](http://www.killerbeeshoney.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_9588_{width}x.jpg?v=1682645156)
Spring is the time for beekeepers to assess wintertime losses and get the bee hives ready. Making sure the bees and their hives are healthy and strong - and don't swarm - can be daunting tasks, especially in North Carolina where spring weather can be very fickle.
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![Spring in the Apiary - How Beehives Ramp up for Honey Production](http://www.killerbeeshoney.com/cdn/shop/articles/Hive_Inspection_{width}x.jpg?v=1650552965)
The warm weather that usually comes with spring signals the queen and the hive to ramp up activity in preparation for gathering nectar, though it can often be a risky season too, and a time when hives are lost if not managed properly.
![The Spectacular And Nectar-Laden Tulip Poplar Tree](http://www.killerbeeshoney.com/cdn/shop/articles/s-l1600_{width}x.jpg?v=1628011100)
Tulip Poplar trees, also known as the fiddle tree or yellow poplar, are a majestic hardwood which dominates Appalachia. Nectar from their spectacular, tulip-shaped flowers results in a dark amber honey with deep, robust flavor.
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